Official communications about Android direction as releases are provided infrequently.

This leads to speculation and rumor about what is in the release.

We separate the facts from the speculation.

This research evaluates the anticipated future direction of the Android platform (i.e., Android Operating System (“OS”) and hardware devices).
The report examines the latest innovations/enhancements coming with the Android OS and hardware platforms.

Target Audience:

Mobile network operators

Google and their competitors

Handset and mobile device manufacturers

Mobile application stores and application developers

General Methodology

Mind Commerce Publishing's research methodology encompasses input from a wide variety of sources.

We rely heavily upon our Subject Matter Experts (SME) in terms of their market knowledge, unique perspective, and vision. We utilize SME industry contacts as well as previous customers and participants in our market surveys and interactive interviews.

We share preliminary models with industry contacts (select previous clients, experts, and thought leaders) to verify the veracity of initial modeling. Prior to final report production (analysis, findings, and conclusions), we engage in an internal review with internal SMEs as well as cross-expertise, senior staff members to challenge results.

We believe that forecasts should be prepared as part of an integrated process which involves both quantitative as well as qualitative factors. We follow the following 3-step process for forecasting.

Forecasting Methodology

Step 1 - Forecasts Input: The inputs for the present and historical revenues are derived from industry players. Financial and other quantitative data for individual sub-market categories are derived from original research and tested with interviews with major industry constituents.

Step 2 - Forecasting of Future Years: Mind Commerce extends forecasts based on a variety of factors including demand drivers as well as supply side data. Key success factors and assumptions are considered.

Step 3 - Validation of Data: The final step is to validate projections, which is accomplished in consultation with both internal and external industry experts, including both topic and regional experts. Adjustments are made to the forecasts based on factors identified throughout this process.

OVERVIEW

ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEM RELEASES

ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEM DIRECTION

ANDROID HARDWARE PLATFORMS

ANDROID HARDWARE PLATFORM DIRECTION

SUMMARY

V1.0

V1.1

V1.5 CUPCAKE

V1.6 DONUT

V2.0/2.1 ECLAIR

v2.0

v2.0.1

v2.1

V2.2.X FROYO

v2.2

v2.2.1

v2.2.2

v2.2.3

V2.3.X GINGERBREAD

v2.3

v2.3.3

v2.3.4

v2.3.5

v2.3.6

v2.3.7

V3.X HONEYCOMB

v3.0

v3.1

v3.2

v3.2.1

v3.2.2

V4.X ICE CREAM SANDWICH

v4.0.1

v4.0.2

v4.0.3

v4.0.4

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